Tesla uses a patented air vent design that uses two opposed air streams to control airflow allowing for the need of only two vent assemblies with fewer vent components, as less directional fins are required to focus the air. Where … Continue reading →

The current Tesla Model S Plaid gets three electric motors. Two of them powering each rear wheel and one at the front axle generating energy for the front-right wheel. The electric powertrain churns out a total power output of 1,020 … Continue reading →

June 10, 2021. On June 10, 2021, the Model S Plaid was released at a delivery event at the factory with nearly 30 new owners taking delivery that evening. When did the Tesla plaid come out? The Dow Jones Industrial … Continue reading →

On October 9, 2014, Tesla introduced “Dual Drive” all-wheel drive (AWD) versions of the Model S 60, 85, and P85 models, designated by a D at the end of the model number (the P represented performance). Which Tesla Model S … Continue reading →

“CarMax does not currently have Teslas available for sale. We were selling them but stopped for a period of time due to Tesla service and parts issues,” a spokesperson clarified. Why did CarMax stop selling Teslas? It’s unclear why CarMax … Continue reading →

A magnetic weapon is one that uses magnetic fields to accelerate or stop projectiles, or to focus charged particle beams.Coilguns, on the other hand, have a barrel made up of coils of magnetic material. The projectile is placed between the … Continue reading →

What common or household objects will stop bullets? Most household objects won’t reliably stop a bullet. Bullets easily puncture most walls, doors, and floors. However, brick, concrete, and cinder blocks effectively stop most common calibers. A full water heater can … Continue reading →

Contrary to popular belief though, the vehicles’ doors have not been totally bulletproof until recently.Ford has offered factory-installed ballistic panels on its police car doors since 2008, but the previous versions protected from handgun fire and non-armor piercing bullets. The … Continue reading →

3T MRI scanners create extremely clear and vivid images that can be completed quicker. 3T MRIs are ideal for imaging small bones, breast tissue, musculoskeletal structures, the brain and spine, and vascular flow. What kind of MRI is used for … Continue reading →

The “handheld” weapon houses six capacitors that weigh 20 pounds and deliver over 1,800 joules of energy per shot. And it indeed works just like a full-sized railgun, using parallel electrodes to fire an “armature” bullet. Would a handheld railgun … Continue reading →

VAT on used cars Cars that are bought and sold privately do not attract any VAT. Do you charge VAT on the sale of a second-hand van? If you purchase a second-hand commercial vehicle there are three VAT options:The second-hand … Continue reading →

In the past 200 years, Earth’s magnetic field has weakened about nine percent on a global average. Some people cite this as “evidence” a pole reversal is imminent, but scientists have no reason to believe so. Why does the earth’s … Continue reading →

Prolonged exposure to low-level magnetic fields, similar to those emitted by such common household devices as blow dryers, electric blankets and razors, can damage brain cell DNA, according to researchers in the University of Washington’s Department of Bioengineering. Can wearing … Continue reading →

Scientists have just recently discovered that the definitive cause of the explosion of the Hindenburg was a discharge of static electricity. Apparently the airship had recently been through an electrical storm, and had become charged with static electricity. As a … Continue reading →

Overall, Ferrari’s catalog is the fastest in the industry.That said, there are a few Lamborghinis that edge Ferrari out. The Lamborghini Aventador, for instance, has a top speed of 217 mph, a solid 30 seconds faster than the fastest Ferrari … Continue reading →